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The petitioner contended that he had completed the entire work but was not paid by the authorities, who were claiming damages for alleged sub-standard work. The authorities denied the allegations and stated that the petitioner was not entitled to any relief. The quality of work was disputed, and the points involved required a resolution of factual controversy regarding the quality of work. As such, the entitlement of the petitioner could not be addressed in constitutional jurisdiction. The petition was dismissed, although the petitioner was advised to seek an appropriate remedy in another forum if desired. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the constitutional jurisdiction of the Sindh High Court concerning a dispute between a contractor (the petitioner) and local authorities regarding the completion and payment of contracted work. The petitioner, Muhammad Iqbal, claimed he had fulfilled his contractual obligations but was not compensated due to allegations of sub-standard work. The local authorities, represented by Town Nazim and others, countered these claims, asserting that the work quality was indeed sub-par and that damages were justified. The court determined that the issues at hand were factual in nature, thereby falling outside its constitutional jurisdiction. The decision underscores the importance of resolving factual controversies in appropriate forums. For those seeking insights into constitutional law and jurisdictional matters, this case exemplifies the limitations of high court intervention in disputes hinging on factual determinations. Relevant keywords include 'constitutional jurisdiction', 'Sindh High Court', 'contract disputes', and 'factual controversy'. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Mushir Alam,
Muhammad Afzal Soomro
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| Lawyers |
Khalid Javed,
Fazal-ur-Rehman,
Manzoor Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Iqbal
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| Respondents |
Others,
Town Nazim, North Nazimabad, Karachi
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2122,
2008 CLC 533
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 199
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